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Denis Diderot

Patriotism is an ephemeral motive that scarcely ever outlasts the particular threat to society that aroused it.

Patriotism

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Patriotism usually only lasts as long as the immediate danger or problem that caused people to feel loyal to their country. Once that threat is gone, the strong feelings of patriotism tend to fade quickly.

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